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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

An outdoor spot in Sydney CBD, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney in Sydney CBD
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Why go

Harbourside gardens leading to Mrs Macquarie's Chair and its Opera House view.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Sydney, alongside 3 sights, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Art Gallery of New South Wales and Manly Ferry.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Sydney CBD
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Sydney, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Art Gallery of New South Wales

    Free gallery with Australian and First Nations art, plus the Sydney Modern building.

    Sight · 0.5 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Manly Ferry

    30-minute public ferry across the harbour from Circular Quay to Manly's surf beach.

    Activity · 0.6 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Opera Bar

    Outdoor bar under the Opera House with views of the bridge and harbour.

    Drinks · 0.7 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Bennelong

    Restaurant inside the Sydney Opera House's smallest sail, serving Australian produce under the vaulted concrete ribs.

    Food · 0.8 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Sydney Opera House

    Jørn Utzon's sail-roofed performing arts center, with daily tours and a full program of shows.

    Sight · 0.8 km straight-line
  6. 6
    The Rocks

    Sydney's oldest quarter of sandstone lanes, pubs and a weekend market.

    Sight · 1.0 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is a stop on our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Sydney run from 16°C in July to 25°C in January; February is usually the wettest month. For Royal Botanic Garden Sydney itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Sydney from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Sydney weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Coordinates
-33.86419, 151.21657
Destination
Sydney, New South Wales
Website
botanicgardens.org.au

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney: quick answers

How much time do you need at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Royal Botanic Garden Sydney?

Our pick: Morning.

Is Royal Botanic Garden Sydney free?

Yes, we list Royal Botanic Garden Sydney as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Royal Botanic Garden Sydney?

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is at Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia, in Sydney CBD. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Royal Botanic Garden Sydney?

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney appears on Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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